How to Grow and Care for Field pansy

Field pansy, also known as European field pansy, Wild pansy

Field pansy (Viola arvensis) is an annual or perennial flower that blooms from spring to summer with fragrant two-tone flowers in gold and yellow or purple and lavender. Nectar from the flowers attracts butterflies and bees. Grows in full sun or partial shade. Deadhead blooms to encourage more flowering.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Humans

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Planting and Growing Field pansy

Lifespan	Annual, Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	6-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Field pansy is distinguished by its charming, fragrant flowers with a distinct two-tone coloration that emerge in spring, typically between April and June. These blooms feature a prominent lower petal, which contributes to their ornamental appeal. This species is adapted to a range of temperate conditions but may display a cyclical blooming pattern, receding in the high heat of summer before potentially re-emerging for a fall display. The plant exhibits a growth form that, depending on climate, can be either annual or perennial, allowing for variation in lifespan. Its foliage includes simple, yet elegantly structured leaves.